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China Southern Airlines rescued 1105 tourists stranded in Thailand to return home Urgently
 
   
Guangzhou, China – December 2, 2008 - China Southern Airlines` (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029 - www.csair.com/global - the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to announce that its another Boeing 777 charter flight (CZ006) landed on Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport safely, carrying home 375 Chinese nationals stranded in Thailand, including 50 Hong Kong residents. This is the third special flight arranged to evacuate travelers stuck in Thailand. Early on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, China Southern Airlines sent two Boeing 777 emergency flights (CZ002, CZ004) to Thailand, flying out 351 and 375 passengers respectively. 1105 travelers have so far managed to leave Thailand on emergency flight operated by China Southern Airlines.  
   
 


China Southern Airlines had tried its very best to fulfill the evacuation mission, equipped with best services and safety assurance.  Due to the chaos of Utapao Airport, the flight crew engaged in boarding process, helped to send out food for passengers and tried to relieve their frustration and distress. The Ground Service Division of China Southern continuously monitored the flight information in Thailand and consulted with local embassy in order to offer best assistance for the passengers.

Tourists who have returned to China burst into tears when the plane landing on their motherland. Zhao Bu Chang, Professor of Xi’ an Jiaotong University, Deputy to the National People’s Congress and Expert with Outstanding Contribution entitled by the State Council , who was on China Southern’s charter flight , said to the crowd: “ You may find yourself powerless when being alone abroad. Only a strong motherland can build your confidence. When we heard China Southern Airlines is coming to fly us home, we were excited and felt like on our way home. We are deeply grateful to our motherland. And also, our special thanks go to China Southern Airlines.”

The newest member of SkyTeam - www.skyteam.com - and the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China for the past 29 years, China Southern Airlines - www.csair.com/global - connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan and as well as International service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Lagos, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

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